Long-delayed effort to automate cargo clearance is making some progress in SL port

Trade officials said Sri Lanka's long-delayed effort to automate cargo clearance is making some progress with import manifests being filed electronically along with tea export documentation.
A trial run involving Sri Lanka customs and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority has been completed with shipping lines now filing import manifests electronically.
Mr.A V Rajendra, former chairman of the Ceylon Association of Ships' Agents, now heading its IT and documentation committee said automation of cargo clearance will help speed up trade flows, reduce costs and port congestion .